Emotions & Themes
How does Ponyboy feel during the rumble?
Dizzy, sick, and weak
This group wins the rumble between the Greasers and the Socs.
The Greasers
What were Johnny's last words?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
What does Dally do after the rumble?
he rushes to the hospital to see Johnny?
Who says“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”
Johnny
What’s the theme of “Stay gold”?
The theme of innocence
Who starts the rumble?
Paul Holden
Where is Johnny during the rumble
The hospital
Why does Dally want to fight?
Because Johnny is like a brother to him?
Who says “You get tough like me…”
Dally
What is the main emotion in the hospital scene?
Heartbreak and grief
Who fights Darry?
Paul Holden
What is Johnny’s condition?
He dies from his injuries
How does Dally feel about Johnny?
He cares deeply and is heartbroken after Johnny's passing.
Who says “Let’s do it for Johnny!”
Two-Bit
What theme does Johnny represent?
Staying true to yourself
Why do the Greasers feel confident?
There motivation and pride
What does Johnny think about the rumble?
He thinks it’s useless and won’t change anything?
What advice does Dally give Ponyboy?
“You’d better wise up, Pony… You get tough like me and you don’t get hurt."
Who says “We're all proud of you”?
Dally
What theme is shown in the rumble?
Violence and its meaninglessness
What’s the result of the rumble? (explain in depth)
The Greasers win and the socsrun off
What did Johnny's last words mean?
Johnny's last words, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold" reference the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay." He urges Ponyboy to hold on to his innocence and kindness, even though the world can be tough and cruel.
What does Dally do at the hospital?
He tells the doctor they need to see Johnny before he dies
Who does Johnny quote in this chapter?
Robert Frost